The Those dWEEBs Podcast
Welcome to our variety podcast, based on our variety channel on YouTube. A variety channel with a little bit of everything for everyone! Shall we roll the d20 to find out where our topic will land today?
Episodes
Most people hear the words gangs or mafia, their minds typically go to that of Al Capone and the Chicago Outfit (aka Outfit, Chicago Mafia, or the South Side Gang.) But not everyone knows of the one that comes from right here in Michigan and was pretty infamous during the Prohibition Era. The Purple Gang! I first heard from them from a previous job, which I talk about in the podcast and why it fascinated me. And now, come with me a...
Michelle and Julia got to go on a brand new adventure this weekend, attending the book convention, Dreaming Dirty in Michigan. It was an amazing new experience for them both, as it held a completely different vibe to the conventions they have gone to for cosplay. Every author with their own unique books, all of them incredibly nice and informative. The overall experience was super inspiring for them as they are plotting out their o...
Come with me as I talk about the lesser talked about subject known as the Casket Girls. This subject first drew my attention as I was watching The Originals, the spin off of The Vampire Diaries, based in New Orleans. When I got to the episode revolving the festival, something about it really caught my attention and spoke to me, given that it's not one you typically hear about outside of New Orleans itself. So I wanted to bring it i...
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
I'm so sorry that it has been a hot minute since I have done an episode for you all, but things should be on the up and up from here out. We might even be able to get back into editing videos for the channel! That being said, I do hope you all enjoy this deep dive into the history of St. Patrick's Day and I'm very curious to if there are any other holidays you'd like me to cover the origins in. Or ...
First off, Happy Valentine's Day from us to you!
Let's dive into the rich and fascinating history of the day on February 14th, from its Pagan roots to the greeting cards and chocolate. While I originally thought Valentine's Day was such a new holiday, it goes back farther than I expected. Let me know what holiday history you would like me to cover next in the comments below!
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Come with us as we venture deep underground to the Paris Catacombs, one of the most macabre burial sites with a history that will chill you to the bones. With an intriguing blend of history and the paranormal, it's no wonder there are hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and it's on many investigators list of locations to visit!
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Hello and welcome to the first recorded podcast of 2025 and this time around we are trying something new for the podcast. Come with me as I dip my toes into the true crime realm as urban legend melds with reality with the Legend of Cropsy, which originates from Staten Island, New York, and given this is the first time, truthfully, I didn't go into the gory details involved. But maybe as I do more, I'll try out more of them and see ...
Welcome to the first episode of 2025 everyone!
We wanted to add something a bit different to the podcast by discussing unpopular anime opinions we found online. I want to emphasize that these are simply our opinions, but we are always willing to listen to others' thoughts and opinions as well! So if you have anything you want to add or disagree with, please comment down below and we will absolutely get back to you!
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This will be done a little bit differently, as there will be a video and a podcast of it, as we go through and talk about the chaos that was 2024 and what we are hoping and manifesting for 2025! We want to thank everyone who has supported us on all the platforms and the YouTube channel, and we hope you follow us on this grand adventure of life.
Happy New Year and see you in 2025!
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Come along on this interesting Welsh custom, one that I once thought would be similar to the previous ones, that delighted and surprised me by being one of humor and fun. The Mari Lwyd was the perfect finale for a more lighthearted and beautiful legend that I would love to participate in at some point in my life. What I once thought scary from the outside was both meaningful and impactful!
Are there any legends or customs that you ...
Here is another spooky Christmastime tale coming from Iceland, The Yule Cat! This tale drew my attention in passing and while I saw little bits of information on it, deep diving into this terrifying legend was fascinating! There will be one more spooky tale coming before Christmas comes and I hope you enjoy this series!
Let me know which tales and legends I should cover for next year!
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This week, we are venturing into the darker side of Christmastime, delving into the history of the legend of Krampus. From its origins to its impact on modern culture, strap in for this fascinating and terrifying tale! As always, please let me know if you have gone to any of the festivals or if I missed anything!
We are also officially on every available podcasting platform!
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Come with me as I introduce you to the fascinating world of Quantum Immortality and its expansive history. This is a rabbit hole worth exploring, and I hope you enjoy it! If you have ever experienced anything like this or know anyone who has, please comment down below and let me know.
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Come with me as I dive into the wonderful and expansive history of mermaids. from their mythologies to their influences in modern media. Words can't even begin to express how much these mythological creatures mean to me and how much they have made a difference in my life. This will have a second part to it when I have Michelle with me as we go into our thoughts, feelings, and more when swimming in a mermaid tail.
Do you have a fa...
I want to preface this by saying this episode contains mention of violence, murder, and suicide. If any of these topics are triggering, please skip this episode and check out our other episodes.
We venture into Adam Selzer's book "The Ghosts of Chicago" today and check into the Congress Hotel. Originally built in 1893, this hotel became home to people from different walks of life, and with that, came different tragedies that befell...
Happy Halloween or a Blessed Samhain to you all!
These four stories come from Dan Asfar's "Ghost Stories of Michigan" and while not extremely scary, each has a very different supernatural vibe for the spirit of the season. I have to say that learning about the Calumet Theatre in the Upper Peninsula was one of my favorite things about this one, including that of The Blue Man. I want to jump back into this book of the stories I have...
On this spooky night, we venture into Silent Hill or by its proper name, Centralia, Pennsylvania. This has been a topic that has interested me for over a decade now, a teenager fascinated and frightened by the imagery of Silent Hill, only to find out as I got older that the town was based on a real location. I was watching the videos for the city, seeing its spooky abandoned streets, the steam vents popping up out of nowhere, the e...
WARNING: This episode mentions death and suicide, if you are not able to listen to things involving either, please skip this one.
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We venture into a realm Julia has never gone down before, with a request from Trevor of What Goes Bump in the Night as she covers...
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This week, I decided to read out of Caroline Taggart's book "Does A Bear Shit in the Woods?" Answers to Rhetorical Questions. Many have heard many of these asked over time and wondered "Is there even a proper answer to that?" And long story short...yeah there is! I picked up this fun and interesting book at the library where I work and decided to give it a shot here on the podcast. Because h...
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Articles Mentioned:
https://www.icysedgwick.com/green-lady/
https://establishedtitles.com/blogs/news/the-green-lady-crathes-castle
I want to start by saying, that I am sorry for mispronouncing the names and locations, I tried my best! Now come along with me as I venture into the interesting world revolving around the legends of the Green Lady. They preside heavily in Scotland and Wales, most...
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